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2015 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards Winners Announced - Laura Osnes, Kelly Briggs, David Van Pelt and More!

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Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 New Jersey Awards winners. Highlights include Kelly Briggs who won "Best Cabaret or Musical Performance", Laura Osnes who won "Best Actress", David Van Pelt as "Best Actor" and more! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Check back in October when the public nomination period will once again open.

And the winners are....

Best Actor in a Drama (Professional)
David Van Pelt - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Actor in a Musical Theater Production (Professional)
Michael Arden - The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Paper Mill Playhouse

Best Actress in a Drama (Professional)
Maureen Silliman - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Actress in a Musical Theater Production (Professional)
Laura Osnes - The Bandstand - Paper Mill Playhouse

Best Cabaret or Musical Performance (Professional)
Kelly Briggs - Story Song - Assaggio Restaurant

Best Choreography
Sean Openshaw - Rock of Ages - Exit 82

Best Costume Design
Patricia E. Doherty - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Director in a Drama (Professional)
Marc Geller - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Director in a Musical Theater Production (Professional)
Scott Schwartz - The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Paper Mill Playhouse

Best Drama (Professional)
Elaine Smith - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Lighting Design
Jill Nagle - Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Musical Theater Production (Professional)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Paper Mill Playhouse

Best New Works (Professional)
Angels and Minsters of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Production by a Local Theater (Non-Equity)
Jesus Christ Superstar - Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park

Best Set Design
Tina Pfefferkorn - Rock of Ages - Exit 82

Best Sound Design
Merek Royce Press - Angels and Minsters of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

Best Theater Company (Ensemble)
Angels and Ministers of Grace - New Jersey Repertory Company

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